- 山 — mountain
- 火山 — volcano
- 富士山 — Mt. Fuji
- 登山 — mountain climbing
- 山道 — mountain path
- 山頂 — summit
“山” appears in personal names, geography, and even metaphors. Its simple shape is easy to remember, and its meaning connects deeply with Japan’s natural scenery and cultural identity.
山に のぼります。
I will climb a mountain.
富士山は 日本で 一番 高い 山です。
Mt. Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan.